Use Cramer's rule to determine the solution of the system kx₂ = 4 (2-k)x₁+ kx₁ + (3-k)x₂ = 3 For what value(s) of k is the solution inconsistent?

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Use Cramer's rule to determine the solution of the system
(2-k)x₁+ kx2
= 4
kx₁ + (3 — k)x₂ = 3
For what value(s) of k is the solution inconsistent?
Transcribed Image Text:Use Cramer's rule to determine the solution of the system (2-k)x₁+ kx2 = 4 kx₁ + (3 — k)x₂ = 3 For what value(s) of k is the solution inconsistent?
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